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orange-winged Amazon parrot

Orange-Winged Amazon Parrot

Orange wings can be spunky and outgoing, but they tend to be mellower and less talkative compared to other Amazons. Like most Amazon parrots, they are social eaters and will appreciate the opportunity to share in healthy meals with their ...
yellow-naped Amazon parrot

Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot

Their outgoing personalities make yellow-naped Amazons one of the more popular Amazon species. Yellow napes can be talkative and gravitate toward toys that challenge them both physically and mentally. They also enjoy plenty of interaction with their people ...
lilac-crowned Amazon parrot

Lilac-Crowned Amazon

The lilac-crowned Amazon is one of the smaller Amazon species and tends to have a smaller voice compared to the larger, more boisterous yellow-crowned and double yellow-headed Amazons. Lilac crowns can be loyal companions and, like most Amazons, have hearty ...
double yellow-headed Amazon parrot

Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot

There's nothing shy about a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot. These birds are talkative, boisterous and inclined to burst out in song. Males are known for doing what is best described as a mach strut — tail feathers flared out, sliding across ...
yellow-naped Amazon parrot

Amazon Parrot

Amazon parrots are among the more popular medium-sized parrot species, which might have something to do with their gregarious personalities. They are often described as boisterous, playful, and outgoing — some even like to sing. Male Amazons have a reputation ...

Latest Articles

Red crown, Amazon parrot

Cities as Unlikely Havens: Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Take to Urbanization

New research reveals an unexpected ray of hope for the endangered red-crowned Amazon parrot. A study found over 650 birds have relocated to urban areas of Southern Texas, finding favorable habitats in cities. Researchers believe suburban migration could save the ...
yellow-headed Amazon parrot

Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight February 2023: Yellow-Headed Amazons of Belize

Yellow-headed Amazon parrots are fairly common as pet companions, but their wild counterparts are quickly declining in their native habitats. This month’s Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight takes us to Belize, where the Belize Bird Rescue (BBR), in close collaboration ...
Hyacinth macaw

New World Parrots: Conures, Amazons, Macaws & More

Parrots can be categorized according to Old World psittacines and New World psittacines. Do you know if your parrots are "Team Old World" or "Team New World"? ...
close up of face of senior orange-winged Amazon parrot

Amazon Parrot Still Going Strong at 100!

I have had a couple of old hens that have taught me a lot about birds. They were both orange-winged Amazon parrots. I am at the end of the generation of veterinarians on the first line where all of our ...
Presidents & Their Pet Parrots

Presidents & Their Pet Parrots

Can you imagine a parrot perched in the White House? It’s probably happened at some point during our country’s history; after all, some of our past presidents had parrot companions during their presidencies. Here is a list of presidents who ...

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amazon finger nail

Can a nail cover be glued back on to the nail, that the parrot has bitten off ? ...

YELLOW NAPED AMAZON

I am from New Delhi, INDIA. These days the night temperature is about 9 degrees and day time max. about 18 degrees. I have a yellow naped well bonded AMAZON pair in my aviary. I have seprated them from the ...

Leaving parrot alone for two days

So for Christmas I’m planning on spending with my dad which I haven’t done in ten years I have a Amazon parrot and one budgie I’m planning on putting them in the living room so they can chat have the ...

Travel cage

What is the minimum travel cage size for Amazon bird ...

Amazon parrot alone for 10 days

I have a blue faced Amazon parrot that normally stays in the living room. We normally cover her every night. We are leaving to go on vacation and she will be home alone for 10 days with someone coming in ...

amazon health

my orange winged Amazon has warm feet and diarrea. any indication or suggestion... he's eating o k ; recently started him on chop - dandelion grns, spinach,arugula, broccoli, carrots, swt potato, orange and red bell peppers. he does go out ...

Yellow Nape

Why does my Parrot dance like Stevie Wonder periodically while spreading her tail feathers ...

Introducing a Cockatoo and Yellow Nape Amazon

Hello, my friend has a Cockatoo and her Parakeet passed away and since her Cockatoo seems to be depressed he isn't himself and not interacting with her as much. She asked if I would do a play date with my ...

FDB Amazon – Dr. Tully Webinar Feb 24

My Amazon picks and chews constantly, and pulls feathers. I think it's hormonal. I have restricted protein, used bitter spray and CBD oil for birds. Nothing works and I don't want a naked bird. Any suggestions? ...

Feather Structure – Dr. Lamb Webinar Feb 10

IS THERE ANY IMPORTANCE TO THE ANGLE THE BARB MAKES WITH THE SHAFT? dOES THIS ANGLE VARY AMONG DIFFERENT BIRDS AND DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE SAME BIRD.....WING FEATHER, TAIL FEATHER OR BODY FEATHER? i HAVE DONE SOME MEASUREMENTS ON FEATHERS ...
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